Saturday, October 25, 2008

India recognized Macedonia under our constitutional name

India officially recognized my country as "Republic of Macedonia". In a diplomatic note sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India, to the Macedonian government, India says it will from now on use "Republic of Macedonia" when communicating with us. Furthermore, in a letter which the Indian president Pratibha Patil sent to Macedonian authorities, she discusses cooperation between India and Macedonia.

India and Macedonia, flag

I wish to thank India and its citizens for recognizing my country under the only name we consider possible and acceptable. You have done a step in the right direction, showing that our arguments are stronger than Greece's diplomatic fist. This is a step in the direction of freedom and justice. Thank you very much!

India is the 126th country which uses our constitutional name. So far, Macedonia has established diplomatic relations with 160 countries.